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These Fulani Braids With Beads

I mean, can you even with these Fulani braids? Highly recommend you screenshotting this gorgeous Fulani-inspired style from Aysha Sow (and peep the caption!), then try the look by adding a handful of wooden beads on just the ends of your next set of braids.

Winnie Harlow's Braids With Beads

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends.

These Braids With Clear Beads

The coolest thing about these clear beads? They're neutral enough that they'll pair nicely with any braided hairstyle. I mean, just look at how pretty they look with this sleek middle part and gold hoop earrings.

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These Shoulder-Length Braids With Beads

You don't need long braids to try a beaded style, as evidenced by this shorter option. Not sure which color beads are best for your aesthetic? This look makes a super-convincing case for white, which is basically the perfect addition to any red lipstick makeup look.

These Center-Parted Braids With Beads

Beaded braids + a sleek middle part is always a winning combination. Alternate a few colors—like these rainbow beads—and slide 'em just on your ends.

Yara Shahidi's Beaded Braids

Yara Shahidi's beaded braids are an excellent example of playing around with texture and size. Like, how pretty do those beads look resting against her forehead?

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This Braided Ponytail With Beads

Meet the coolest addition to any braided ponytail: this gorgeous combination of beads in varying sizes, colors, and textures. Wrapping your ponytail at the top of your head will create the perfect stage for your beads.

These Half-Up Braids With Beads

What's cuter than two half-up braided buns? Two half-up braided buns with beads, duh. Attach a few wooden beads to the ends of your braids to bring the look home.

These Knotless Braids With Beads

These knotless braids become extra special with a thick row of beads on each end. IMO, this combination of clear, neutral, red, and gold beads is next-level pretty.

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These Braided Buns With Beads

If you're looking for a cute braided style for the beach, you can't go wrong with these sleek buns and subtle beads. Want something a little bolder? Tack on a few extra beads for good measure.

These Braids With Layered Beads

Instead of placing your beads just on the ends of your braids, recreate this layered look for extra dimension. You can opt for the same beads or go for alternating sizes and colors—as always, you've got room to play around.

This Braided Updo With Beads

Of course, you can always accessorize your braids with more than just beads. This stunning combo of beads, cuffs, and decals is a great way to level up your braided style.

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These Braids With Beaded Ends

Another cute style with clear beads, this look is great for anyone wanting a softer, more subtle vibe. Leave them just on your ends like in this look, or slide them up a bit higher for a more varied approach.

These Jumbo Braids With Cuffs

Finish off your jumbo box braids by wrapping a few gold and silver beads and cuffs down the length of each braid. You can really play around with size and placement to make the look your own.

These Braids With Short Beads

If you're rocking braids with different lengths, you don't need to limit your beads to the longest ends. This cute style features two groupings of wooden beads that hit just below the shoulders.

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These Braids With Chunky Beads

Down to recreate this braided style? Grab a set of wooden beads and slide them onto your ends (or throughout your mid-lengths). Think: the thicker the bead, the better.

These Knotless Box Braids With Cuffs

Take your knotless box braids to the next level with this stunning beaded style. The dainty gold cuffs are an easy way to set your look apart (as is a quick spritz of lightweight oil to enhance your hair's shine).

Gabrielle Union's Braids With Cuffs

Looking for something kinda lowkey? Follow Gabrielle Union's lead and add a single gold cuff to your long braids. You'll get a subtle—but equally as pretty—look that's super easy to style.

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These Braids With Yellow Beads

You can't really go wrong when choosing the beads for your braided style—but these bright-yellow ones are kinda a genius option for spring and summer. Bonus points for coordinating them with your makeup too.

This Braided Bob With Beads

Are you sensing a theme yet? Clear beads are always an excellent option for your braided styles—this cute bob included.

Ruby was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram. 

Sami Roberts was the previous beauty assistant at Cosmopolitan. Keep up with her cat-filled life in New York on Instagram. 

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